Dr. Sweetland's work depends heavily on technical tools, such as databases, GIS, environmental forensics, and groundwater fate and transport modeling, to perform complex technical analyses. Dr. Sweetland works closely with her clients to develop effective strategies to resolve environmental concerns related to contaminated soil and groundwater and is able to quickly integrate complex technical and legal issues and lead her team in providing efficient solutions for her clients. Her contributions to and respect by the scientific community are demonstrated through articles published in peer reviewed journals and presentations at technical conferences and through serving on the editorial boards of Ground Water (current), Environmental Forensics and Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation.